Iran Test-Fires Long Range Missiles During Naval Exercise In The Gulf, Semi-Official Fars News Agency Reports

TEHRAN, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Iran said it had delayed promised long-range missile tests in the Gulf on Saturday and signalled it was ready for fresh talks with the West on its disputed nuclear programme.

Iran's state media initially reported early on Saturday that long-range missiles had been launched during naval exercises, a move likely to irk the West, which is concerned over threats by Tehran to close off a vital oil shipping route in the Gulf.

But Deputy Navy Commander

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